The Upper Limb Library / Amputation Levels

Here we talk about how to ride a bike with the assistance of an upper limb prosthesis and discuss what's necessary depending on the limb difference level.

As technology in the prosthetic industry advances, more and better choices for individuals with a through the palm limb difference have come on the market.

A prosthetic elbow makes it easier for them to do their daily activities since the purpose of the elbow is to pre-position the terminal device in space.

A below-elbow, transradial amputation can occur at any point on the forearm from just below the elbow joint to the wrist joint. Learn more.

Learn more about the options available to people who have experienced an above the elbow amputation or who have a congenital limb difference at this level.

We’ve created this article to walk you through all your different options based on your amputation level, with an illustration and patient examples.

In this article, we offer an introduction to shoulder level amputations and how we are able to fit our patients with prosthetic devices that work for them.